SAP SuccessFactors EC Payroll

The Senior SuccessFactors Functional Consultant Employee Central (Time & Leave) is responsible for the end-to-end functional design implementation and delivery of SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central solutions with a strong focus on Time Off Time Tracking and absence management across multiple locations and regulatory environments.
The role combines deep SuccessFactors EC expertise strong HR operations knowledge and consulting-grade problem-solving capability to deliver scalable compliant and user-centric time and attendance solutions that integrate seamlessly with payroll workforce planning and HR service delivery models.


Key Responsibilities
Solution Design & Architecture
Lead the functional solution design for SuccessFactors Employee Central with emphasis on:
Time Off (absence types accruals entitlements)
Time Tracking (recording methods day models time valuation)
Work schedules holidays and calendars
Design scalable frameworks that support multi-location and multi-country deployment balancing local regulatory requirements with a global template.
Translate HR policy awards agreements and operational requirements into clear EC configuration and design artefacts.


Multi-Location & Global Implementations
Deliver multi-country and multi-location EC implementations including complex variations in:
Leave legislation and accrual rules
Work patterns shifts and rostering assumptions
Time recording practices (positive/negative clock-based exception-based)
Support deployments across different workforce groups (salaried hourly contingent shift-based).
Manage localisation dependencies while maintaining data and process consistency.


Configuration & Functional Build
Configure and validate:
Time Off types accrual rules and carry-over logic
Time Tracking profiles day models time types and recording variants
Holiday calendars and work schedules
Integration touchpoints with payroll and downstream systems
Ensure solutions support auditability controls and HR service efficiency.

Integration & Downstream Impacts
Partner closely with payroll integration and technical teams to ensure:
EC Time & Leave data flows correctly to payroll systems
Clear definition of cut-off times approvals and exceptions
Robust error handling and reconciliation processes
Identify and manage cross-module impacts (e.g. Payroll Compensation Workforce Planning Reporting).


Delivery Testing & Cutover
Lead or support:
Design workshops and fit-to-standard sessions
Functional specifications and configuration workbooks
Integration and UAT cycles including complex scenario testing
Cutover planning and production readiness

Consulting & Problem-Solving Capability
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills particularly for:
Complex time valuation or accrual issues
Edge cases arising from awards agreements or local policies
Confident communicator with a consulting mindset:
Structured thinking
Clear documentation
Stakeholder-appropriate advice and recommendations
Desirable Experience
Experience working in large regulated or complex organisations.
Exposure to:
Workforce planning or analytics use cases
Regulatory or policy change programs affecting time and leave
Experience supporting post-go-live stabilisation and optimisation initiatives.
Certifications
SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central certification
SAP SuccessFactors Time Management certification (where applicable)